New minimum wage rate from tomorrow

A new national minimum wage comes into effect from the first pay
period on or after tomorrow, 1 July 2017.

From this date, the national minimum wage will increase to
$18.29 per hour or $694.90 per week. The base rates of pay in
modern awards will also increase.

This follows the Fair Work Commission's announcement of a 3.3
per cent increase to the minimum wage earlier this month.

Employers should check the new wage rates that apply to their
businesses to ensure that they are compliant with their workplace
obligations.

It is important that employers act immediately to pass on the
new wage rates to their employees from the first pay period after 1
July and ensure that their workers are receiving their lawful
entitlements.

Employers also need to ensure they pass on changes to penalty
rates affecting the Hospitality, Pharmacy, Fast Food, Retail and
Restaurant industries, as determined by the Fair Work Commission.
These also come into effect from 1 July, 2017.